Exodus 12:40

Now the sojourning of the children of Israel, who dwelt in Egypt, was four hundred and thirty years.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 12:40

BSB

Now the duration of the Israelites' stay in Egypt was 430 years.

AKJV

Now the sojourning of the children of Israel, who dwelled in Egypt, was four hundred and thirty years.

CPDV

Now the habitation of the sons of Israel, while they remained in Egypt, was four hundred and thirty years.

ERV

Now the sojourning of the children of Israel, which they sojourned in Egypt, was four hundred and thirty years.

NHEB

Now the time of the dwelling of the children of Israel who dwelt in Egypt was four hundred and thirty years.

SMT

And the dwelling of the sons of Israel which they dwelt in Egypt, was thirty years and four hundred years.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 12:40

NowthesojourningH4186Noun MasculineofthechildrenH1121Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculinewhodweltH3427VerbinEgyptH4714wasfourH702 hundredH8141Noun Feminine andH3967Noun Feminine thirtyH7970Noun Masculine yearsH8141Noun Feminine

Commentary for Exodus 12:40

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 12:40

Summary

Israelite sojourn in Egypt lasted four centuries

Place

Egypt

Event

Sojourn duration recorded

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC